“They continue to make smaller changes for years, but in their heads and hearts want to make a big difference.
While 19% haven’t conducted the necessary levels of research into a preferred course of action, to justify making any changes. “With the expected payback period for some home improvements clocking in at over a decade, these larger options may be overlooked.The knowledge gap is not just restricted to specific energy enhancements as a third of homeowners don’t know what an Energy Performance Certificate is, while 51% are unaware of their own home’s EPC rating.Think about upgrading. For bigger budgets this can mean going from single-glazed to double or upgrading your old double-glazing to triple-glazed.
Poor wall insulation accounts for an estimated 35-40% loss of heat in homes so it’s worth investigating. That 20-year-old boiler you keep having repaired instead of replacing? Now could be the time to upgrade it to something greener. They are about the size of a fridge-freezer, so – as with all retrofitting – you should carry out your own checks to determine whether it’s the right option for your needs and your property size.Solar power is a renewable and infinite energy source which creates no harmful gas emissions; as long as the sun continues to shine, energy will be released, plus, they still work on gloomy days.